Tonttu
The legend of tonttus
Tonttus are Santa's little helpers. According to legend, these quick and cute characters find out which children have been good by listening to conversations and writing down their findings in a huge notebook. When Christmas arrives, Joulupukki (Santa Claus) rewards the good children with gifts.
Tonttu Christmas decorations
Arctic Fashion offers a range of unique tonttus made by Finnish designers Aarikka. Made in Santa's homeland, each tonttu is beautifully crafted by dedicated Finnish artisans from sustainable wood. Tonttu decorations are perfect for adding Yuletide charm to your home - place them on mantelpieces, shelves or tabletops for a unique festive feel or use them as table place card holders for a more personal touch.
How to decorate your home with tonttus (Santa's elves)
Meet the tonttu
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Tonttu with firewood bundle (Klapitonttu)
New for 2010, this special tonttu with firewood bundle is bright, festive and eco-friendly.
Firewood tonttu
Snowman with biscuit (Herkkusuu)
This cute tonttu is eating a gingerbread biscuit, which are commonly eaten in Finland at Christmas time. Add this tonttu to your table, shelf or mantelpiece for instant Yuletide charm.
Snowman with biscuit
Golf tonttu
This tonttu is perfect for golfers, golf fanatics and golfing enthusiasts. Treat him with this unique tonttu as a stocking filler or create special table place settings.
Golf tonttu
Finnish flag tonttu (Suomipoika)
One of the new arrivals for Christmas 2010, this tonttu is proud to be Finnish! If you collect tonttus, this is a must-have for your tonttu collection; or if you know any Finns or fans of Finland, it makes a great stocking filler.
Hockey player tonttu (Jääkiekkoilijatonttu)
New in 2009, this sporty tonttu makes an ideal Christmas gift for hockey players or sports fans!
Hockey player tonttu
Mrs Santa tonttu (Tonttumuori)
Add the Mrs Claus tonttu with ladel the latest addition to your tonttu collection.
Mrs Santa tonttu
Pikku Pyry
Pikku Pyry means snow flurry in Finnish and this snowman tonttu is ideal for creating an indoor winter wonderland.
Pikku Pyry snowman tonttu
Tuisku
Tuisku, the larger of the two snowmen, is ideal for creating a cool Christmas scene.
Snowman tonttu Tuisku
Tonttu Girl
Tonttu Girl is the little girl elf and a perfect gift for little girls.
Little girl tonttu
Sleigh tonttu (Kelkka-tonttu)
A reminder of white Christmases, Sleigh tonttu has a tonttu pulling a baby tonttu in a sleigh.
Sledging tonttus
Ginger bread tonttu (Pipari-tonttu)
In Finland it is customary to eat gingerbread at Christmas time and this delightful tonttu carries a gingerbread heart.
Gingerbread tonttu